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Carrefour attempts damage control against Brazil ‘boycott’
Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - French supermarket group Carrefour attempted Tuesday to end a supplier "boycott" of its stores in...
US lawmakers warn Hong Kong becoming financial crime hub
Washington (AFP) - US lawmakers have urged the government to rethink banking ties with Hong Kong, citing its "increasing role"...
Green light for Cadillac to join Formula One grid in 2026
Paris (AFP) - American car manufacturer Cadillac will become the eleventh team on the Formula One grid in 2026 after...
Macy’s says employee hid up to $154 mn in costs over 3 years
New York (AFP) - Macy's disclosed Monday that an employee had hidden up to $154 million in expenses through false...
British business group hits out at Labour’s tax hikes
London (AFP) - British business lobby group, the CBI, on Monday hit out over the Labour government's tax hikes on...
DHL cargo plane crashes in Lithuania, killing one
Vilnius (AFP) - A DHL cargo plane crashed early Monday near the airport in Lithuania's capital, killing one person, authorities...
Germany goes nuts for viral pistachio chocolate
Berlin (AFP) - When Ali Fakhro lays out a row of pistachio-filled chocolate bars in the morning at his bakery...
Spain fines ‘abusive’ budget airlines 179 mn euros
Madrid (AFP) - Spain's leftist government said Friday it has fined five budget airlines including Ryanair and EasyJet 179 million...
India opposition leader demands tycoon Adani’s arrest after US charges
Mumbai (AFP) - Billionaire Indian tycoon Gautam Adani should be arrested after US prosecutors charged him with paying more than...
Why is Indian tycoon Gautam Adani facing US bribery charges?
Mumbai (AFP) - The business empire of Gautam Adani is again in turmoil after the billionaire Indian tycoon was charged...
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